Job Opportunity at Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald - DEEPEN is a UK government-funded programme designed to improve the quality of education in private schools in Nigeria.

The programme will support low-cost schools in particular and is initially focused on the private school market in Lagos.

Working across the Results and Learning and technical teams, the Communications Officer will support all communication aspects of programme interventions and implement a strategy to effectively disseminate important information and key findings from the programme to both Nigerian and international audiences.

Support the delivery of inputs to key events such as conferences and presentations, including preparing presentations and exhibition materials;

Advise and support the technical team on any online media communications issues regarding the programme interventions;Communications, Publications and Branding

The development and delivery of all communications activities regarding the programme including advocacy, campaigns, newsletters, leaflets, policy briefs, fact sheets, case studies, booklets etc., and the development and maintenance of the DEEPEN’s website;

Ensure that all written materials are drafted in a concise manner, plain English and appropriately worded for the relevant audience, and the material presented in attractive, creative and compelling format

The effective communication and promotion of ambition, activities and achievements to diverse external audiences locally, nationally and internationally using various appropriate public relations strategies and media tools;

Ensure that all relevant documentation and published outputs are produced to agreed formats (whether guided by DFID requirements or Cambridge Education Nigeria Limited (CENL) or programme ‘house style’) and where applicable, disseminated to the target audience in a relevant and timely manner;

Manage the production of DEEPEN’s publicity material, documentation, video and audio and ensure quality assurance standards are adhered to;

Manage the programme brand by developing and driving strategies to ensure the effective delivery of the set objectives of the programme by ensuring that the brand is properly represented to all stakeholders;

Proactively identify opportunities for strengthening the brand and providing the necessary support for acting in all such developments;

Maintain, update and oversee the programme resource centre (website) and social media channels and accounts;

Ensure that communications address the disaggregated areas of gender and poverty (household income level) wherever possible to communicate the programme’s impact on girls and low-income families specifically;

Develop effective and professional relationships with key stakeholders

Competencies, Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Required:

Educated to degree level or equivalent;

Previous experience in supporting the effective implementation of a communications strategy in Nigeria is essential.

Specific focus on the education sector would be highly advantageous;

Fluent in English (spoken, reading and writing). Excellent oral and written communications skills, creativity and strong attention to detail and accuracy are required for this post;

Proven track record in public relations, communications and marketing – including the delivery of communications, use of media and print in information dissemination as well as experience in advocacy campaigning;

Previous experience in working within a result-oriented communications team;

Previous experience in formulating effective strategies based on thoroughly conducted market research and recommendations;

Ability to understand programme issues in line with other relevant issues within the Ministry, economy and other stakeholder bodies and ability to work proactively based on the information available;

Ability to apply analytical capability to review project information and extract the key lessons, distinguishing ‘what we did’ from ‘how we did it’;

Excellent interpersonal, intercultural and negotiation skills;

Excellent IT skills and expert knowledge of all Microsoft packages as well as presentation skills (proficiency in Adobe, Coral Draw and Desktop Publishing would also be valuable);

Ability to work with a wide range of people, including public officials, the media, and consultants to deliver programme objectives;

Proven ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively;

Willingness to be flexible and prepared to contribute to the programme on other duties as required;

Desirable:

Degree in Strategic Mass Communications (particularly in the context of behavioural change and/or social development) or the media;

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